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SHOPPING FROM PAGE 30
SKI SHOP
ees who care about music. True to its name, Independent is one of the few stores in town that supports independent, local music. Look for those green-and-white Colorado symbols on the shelves. 3030 E. Platte Ave., 3040 W. Colorado Ave., 123 E. Bijou St., 5680 S. Highway 85/87 WORTHY CONTENDER: Earth Pig Music
BOOKSTORE Chinook Bookshop c From the creative Invisible Man window displays to a staff that reads the books they sell, Chinook has been more than just a bookstore. It’s been a community treasure. If there are wet spots on this newspaper, it’s our tears that dripped on the pages when we heard Chinook will close in June. 210 N. Tejon St.
PLACE TO GET GOOD WINE Vintage’s Wine and Spirits c The wine-savvy staff can lead a novice to making the perfect selection. Wine experts can count on finding something new with which to imbibe or fill their cellars. 9 S. Tejon St. WORTHY CONTENDER: Coaltrain Wine and Liquor
The Ski Shop c This store specializes in snow sports. In fact, it’s open only during the ski season. And when it’s open, it’s the best place to educate yourself on new gear. 1422 S. Tejon St.
VIDEO STORE Toons Music and Film c What makes Toons the must-see video store in town is the rich variety of offerings, foreign and domestic. Want to rent “Noises Off” after seeing the Theatreworks production? Toons is the only place you’ll find it. Like Fellini’s stuff? Toons has 18 of his films. 802 N. Nevada Ave.
CHRISTIAN STORE International Bible Society c The IBS bookstore is not the biggest Christian marketplace in town; the selection is limited to the Bible. But here’s the thing: There are Bibles tailor-made for men, women, teens and seniors; Bibles targeted to firemen, motorcycle enthusiasts and rodeo cowboys; Bibles in Hebrew, Korean, Aramaic and dozens of other languages. If you’re in the market for the Good Book, but not just any Good Book, the IBS is the place to go. 1820 Jet Stream Drive
PLACE TO GET CHEAP WINE
TOY STORE
Colorado’s Liquor Outlet c Sign up for a Family Card and get special discounts in addition to everyday low prices. 1615 Briargate Blvd.
Discovery Channel Store c It’s like the Hotel California: You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave. Sooner or later you’ll wander back in for another look at the remote-controlled
hovercraft and T-Rex, wall-sized crossword puzzle, hand-held flight simulator, game tables and butterfly kits. The Citadel mall
NEW AGE STORE Celebration New Age Store c Of course, true psychics already knew this place was the best. 2209 W. Colorado Ave.
BABY STORE Mountain Moppets c This place isn’t the biggest in town, just the best. They’ve weeded out all but the finest products and packed them in a small place — so the Burt’s Bees lotion is next to the Baby Bjorn carrier is next to the cutest blankets imaginable to snuggle that little one (as long as you can afford them). 2532 W. Colorado Ave. WORTHY CONTENDER: Babies “R” Us
BUTCHER Ranch Foods Direct c They specialize in meats raised by small family operations so they know exactly where and how it’s been raised. They butcher only meat that has been processed locally at G&C Packing Co. using “rinse and chill” technology. Why does that matter? Because the process ensures tender meat and is a more sanitary processing method. 2901 N. El Paso St.
101 N. Tejon St.
21 S. Tejon St.
STORE AT THE SHOPS AT BRIARGATE Sharper Image c There are other great stores, but this one’s the most fun. They don’t just let you try out their newfangled gadgets, they encourage it. Briargate Parkway at Highway 83
PLACE TO GET CLOTHES FOR A METROSEXUAL POODLE Couture c If your passé pooch is cramping your style, Couture has the solution. The shop features designer clothes for humans and dogs. Owner Shannon Dougherty makes her own line of dog sweaters and carries the Little Lily, I See Spot and Sacred Pets lines.
PLACE TO MAKE YOURSELF HIPPER The Leechpit c You gotta love a store with the motto, “We put the rad in Colorado.” For the best trucker hats, vintage T-shirts, obscure music, indie-rock gear, odd collectibles and rock ’n’ roll lifestyle accessories, this store is without equal. Contrary to its name, The Leechpit doesn’t suck. 708 N. Weber St.
HIGH FASHION WOMEN’S SHOP Idoru c This shop is where hip, young women go for clothes, jewelry, accessories and the coolest flip-flops on the planet. 14 E. Bijou St.
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MILITARY DISCOUNT Free pint of beer at Jack Quinn’s c Because nothing says “Welcome home” like free beer.
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